～営
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Suffix attached to nouns to form compound words meaning 'to run', 'operate', or 'manage'. For example, 『営業』 (eigyou, 'business operations') combines 『営』 (ei, 'run') with 『業』 (gyou, 'business').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are discussing career plans over coffee at a local café. Ken is considering starting his own business.
～営
えい
~ run (suffix meaning to operate or manage)
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine a business 'running' smoothly like a well-oiled machine. The suffix 『～営』 (ei) sounds like 'A' in 'run' — think 'A-run' for 'operate' or 'manage'.
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『～営』 (ei) is often used in business and organizational contexts, such as 『営業』 (eigyou, 'sales / Business operations') or 『経営』 (keiei, 'management'). It reflects the importance of efficient operation in Japanese corporate culture.
Forms
Base: ～営Suffix attached to nouns to form compound words meaning 'to run', 'operate', or 'manage'. For example, 『営業』 (eigyou, 'business operations') combines 『営』 (ei, 'run') with 『業』 (gyou, 'business').